yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
So anyone already tried the themer/modder zip file?

Its fairly simple to use, and this should speedup the whole teming process..

The beauty of the zip is, is not only for theming...

U can also replace xml files (already encripted of course) so modders could use it too...take for exame this:

SystemUI.apk/res/layout/quickpanelquicksettings.xml (I may have forgotten one or two "_" there) height for buttons is default to 84....I for example like to change it to 47....that way, height of quicksettings buttons are smaller....

so, I made the mod once, not everytime new build comes out, then compiled apk....from now on, I just have to drop de extracted xml from the modded apk into the zip file and woila!, height is shorter...

Just an example of modding, aswell of replacing pngs ;-)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Im getting a error while trying to apply the theme.

The zip cant open or something like that.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
What does the error say?

Is the error happening while flashing? Or exactly where, while booting?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
When I select the zip and it should start to apply it I get the error that says :

E: cant open /sdcard/VRT-Theme.zip

(Bad)

.....

Any ideas what Im doing wrong ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
Yes, that happens to me when a typo on folder names or the structure of the zip file itself, or when trying to put files into non already existent apks; only on those two situations has the error arisen

Ex trying to theme weatherwidget.apk, but there is no weatherwidget.apk on rom
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rab1412000:
which of those files did you use?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Now I got bootloop. -,-
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
Lol....thats a start; xml are encripted (extracted from compiled apk) right?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
When I modd the files that are in the "smali" folder , wich files should I copy to the systemui folder ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kelvar:
Yes, that is the one.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kelvar:
KG6-Base-odexer.zip
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Kaboosey:
Sorry for asking this, not sure if it's been asked and wether it's possible.

Will the coming tweaks from Villain Tweaks contains Advanced Power Menu (APM)?

It'll be nice to have it included, if possible. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
Yeah, u want to do same thing I do, moddify hidden files on compiled apks.....cannot be done at this moment, but in aboit 7 days when pulser gets back, we will make a revision of it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
Those where released long time ago, not in vrtweaks though

Http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188201

Also my theme has it.....im sure there are other themes aswell who have it..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Kaboosey:
Yeah I know it's released before by other developer. :) Just wondering wether it'll be included in Villain Tweaks in the future.

Thanks though :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Jasmin - HTC:
Dark MIUI theme

I read pulsers post stating that the theme can't be flashed through CWM..

Since I recently came off of the HD2, I have no knowledge regarding themes on the SGSII, so I was hoping someone could explain to me, how I would go about applying the Dark MIUI theme to v 2.4.2..

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Ahh okey , I have to wait untill I can port my theme.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
?????

Most themes I know are via cwm.

And once suitably edited, the themes from the template are cwm flashed
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Jasmin - HTC:
dang..

It was this post I was referring to, but I just realised you were talking about something else... :confused:

Sorry about that then.

However though, I am having problem with the theme as I did try to flash it through CWM and the theme wasn't applied at all and I lost my notification bar.

However my guess is that; a) I am doing something wrong (very likely) or b) something is wrong with the theme..

I shall take this matter up in the Dark Miui theme thread.

Thanks for the reply and thanks for this rom!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Can we have a "theme chooser" like app ?

It would be nice! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] seshmaru:
I had problems flashing themes on MIUI simply because of their theming framework. I would advise only trying it on ROMs that don't have a special theming framework in place.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ghalik:
Mods and Themes for Vr 2.4 anyone have good links ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] saifbechan:
Hi guys, I have a question.

Anyone have an idea if bootmanager will work with villainrom. Someone posted untested instructions, I do not know if it will work, and it's a paid app.

Instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16171362#post16171362

I want to get a little bit into theming, it would be handy if I had a 'development' rom running. Or are there smarter ways to go about. Tried emulating, that's no option. Only other thing is switching backups.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hrzeyni:
Does this ROM contains a 2nd calendar account (e.g. my calendar) like the stock ROM, or only the google account?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
It has an "on phone" account that can only sync with kies and not google yes.

You can also have multiple calendars from the same account and multiple accounts with multiple calendars
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] seshmaru:
Discovered a possible issue, updated post with temp solution.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
Hehehe, we think very much alike, already suggested on irc.....its doable, at leats theoretically....and if it is, non cm7 user across all devices will be very happy!, and pulser now will become very very popular, LOL.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
That damn status 0 issue makes no sense, maybe if we change the script to mount system, apply changes to /system/app, then unmount, then mount system again and apply changes to /system/framework, then unmount...that maybe could get rid of the status 0 issue.....away from pc right now, so cant do it myself..:(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
Has anyone got any idea what this is under battery monitor, I tried hitting the button but nothing happens.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] D.O.C:
It creates logs on root of sdcard..it appears to be battery and cpu....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] padlad:
If anyone wants to do the 'Part odex' mod to get the stock browser working without lag etc, try the link below. I have 'bastardized' the script (the script is originally from Darky's odex update, thanks is given to Darkyrom within the update script) to install all the necessary files etc provided originally by Pulser. I have installed this a few times to make sure all is well. I have done this because I wanted this latest Villain Rom and I also wanted a working stock browser and I didn't want to wait ;)

Backup just in case etc, etc.

Install in recovery with CWM:

VillainROM-2_4_2-odexer_Redone.zip
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nebucatnetzer:
Flashing works but I'm getting heavy force closings in the browser. The whole system hangs for around 10s.

Logcat: https://rapidshare.com/files/2919787682/odexbrowser.txt

Hope I did it right I've never done this before.

Edit: I tried to unzip it and then copy it over the files manually but it has the same effect.

Edit2: I tried of course first the original file from pulser.

Could it be because I removed the sammy stuff?

Greetz Nebucatnetzer
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
Thats rather interesting, the battery log just seems to be a time, if the phones charging, and the mah value

CPU seems to be whats used the most cpu time.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] finalreality:
Thanks, worked like a charm!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] seshmaru:
Found issue with villaintheme where it wasn't copying the content of /raw, updated the template with a simple fix.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] seshmaru:
Made some changes to the template. Updated to 0.3.3.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xxhorseriderxxx:
hey guys, I'm trying to make a flashable zip that deletes the carrier name in the status bar. I've backsmali'd the xml file required for the mod, but now I'm stuck at how I can remake it into a smali'd file. Could any of you guys make a CWM flashable zip that updates the xml file I'm uploading? I placed a backup and a modded version. Please anyone who knows how smali the xml file and reüpload please =D . I used the 0.3.1 template if that makes any difference.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
lol.

Well it a nice idea if it we could have it , it would be nice if it were more like the Miui theme chooser , I think its easier to make themes for it :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rab1412000:
installed and lag is gone :)

looked thru your zip but couldnt find the files you changed, but good job nonetheless.

will test flash functionality, etc in the next few days.

cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DanRyb:
Has anyone tried taking a screenshot? It worked fine for me with 2.3 but not now in 2.4.2. I'm talking the way using home + power button, not a third party app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dash7869:
It works for me
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] goldbergx:
Couple of things

Getting an FC whenever I close a gtalk chat - searched and saw a few users were facing the same but saw no solution. Anything on this?

Also, whenever I plug in a USB Cable/Charger, there is an annoying (and loud) sound - anyway to remove this? I am on the Black Android (2.1) theme. Is it because of that?

Overall a great ROM, love the theme idea!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nonchipmunk:
Press the Home key milliseconds before the Power key. wait for a second or two. And leave the Power Key milliseconds before the Home key.

Home..Power............wait.............Power..Home
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mccune:
Should be Home (or Select) key followed by the Power button.

Works just fine here.

Sent from my device...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nonchipmunk:
Oops.. I meant home. Edited. Dunno Why I always call it the menu key.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] desean:
I don't have this problem. Might be because I applied the Gtalk video fix that can be found within this topic (or see my signature for the post link). Try it and see if it solves the problem for you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] alcurtis93:
Just flash the lite version ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
Right this post does not mean you can turn it into another bln discussion use http://goo.gl/3Z2uf for that.

Someone has kindly modified framework.jar so that stock sms app can now give BLN signals, find it here http://goo.gl/DXlyn. For VR 2.4.2 you need to flash the deodexed one.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] razer_rulzs:
Has Any one compiled the CWM flashable Modems...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
And this is relevant to the thread for this rom how?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] padlad:
A couple of small mods I have done if anyone fancies them:

Mms.apk: Better smileys (see attached pic) with the 100 contacts per message/100 sms before converting to mms mod. Copy attached Mms.apk and replace original Mms.apk in system/app, backup the original Mms.apk.

Battery_UA_vill2.4.2.zip: (Modified framework-res.apk) Useragent defaults to desktop for those of us that use the stock browser and a percent battery mod (see attached pic) flash with CWM in recovery (after wiping cache and dalvik cache)

Vill2.4.2_UA.zip: (Modified framework-res.apk) Useragent defaults to desktop for those of us that use the stock browser with stock battery meter. Flash with CWM in recovery (after wiping cache and dalvik cache)

As always, do the usual backups just in case ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Floejen:
Battery

My battery seems to be draining much faster when not connected to WiFi. About 3-4 times as fast. I am running 2.4.2 with KG6 modem and Ninphetamine 2.0.5 on T-Mobile in the Netherlands.

Is this likely to be improved by using a different modem?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gebruikershaes:
Wich is normal. 3g consumes more battery than WiFi, especially is you have a bad signal, wich is probably the case since you're on T-Mobile.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bubblewhop:
Nice smileys. I moved them to framework-res.apk and added my favourite battery mod:

Put the zip to your sd-card and install via cwm-app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
Anyone know if there is some way to change the lockscreen on Villain? I know it has been done on some other roms, just wondering if anyone has done it on Villain? Without the use of an app I mean.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Is there support for the files from smali ?

The hidden files.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
It will be added shortly there :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yep, actual ROM remains the same, it's the "packaging" that changed :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cadguycad:
just flashed 2.4.1

my baseband is showing xxkg2

kernal xxkg2

build number 2.4.0

i missed the previous version of villian (kg3). should i have updated to that prior to doing the 2.4 update?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Ahh okey , good!

Btw , thanks alot for your work. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] desean:
you can get it from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ficeto.u/files/KG6/I9100XXKG6_MODEM.tar/download

i got it from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1159920
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
No, should have worked just fine! Try again?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mr.megi:
Are the modems different for different ROMs or are they all the same ?

In this case , KG6 modem is the same for each ROM that is based on it , right ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] soraxd:
have any improvements come in this newer release?!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ice_prophecy:
How odd.

I've flashed 2.4 then 2.4.1 over 2.3+ninphetamine, but it is still showing 2.02 instead of 2.03 under kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cadguycad:
thanks for the reply. Flashed again, no change.

is my next move to update the kernal and modem separately?

or

restore previous backup and update to villian kg3, modem and kernal?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tonovcp:
Hi,

same here, mine shows:

kernel xxkg3 (is this ok? should it be ninph 2.0.3?)...

and VR2.4.0 (I know this is ok)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ghashul:
I've just installed it (and again, to be sure it wasn't a fluke), and in about the phone says VR 2.4.0 and Ninphetamine-2.0.2, and I can't see how to activate the BLN. I tried the BLN test program on the market, and it says the kernel doesn't support it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrxd:
Yeah, i just flashed 2.4.1 (checked md5sum) & it installed ninphetamine 2.0.2+
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] grisha1:
Same here, shows vr2.4.0 and nin2.0.2 after the flash.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
Seems like the zip does not install the kernal. Take the zimage out of the zip and flash separately and it works my kernal is now showing 2.0.3.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cadguycad:
we know installing 2.4.1. will show 2.4.0 even though its 2.4.1

but do we think the kernal update is not working or working but not showing up in the system list?

is the kernal being displayed, the same one you had before you ran 2.4.1?

EDIT

Gonna try the kernal separately as suggested above.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rab1412000:
was hoping for odexed as i really liked the stock browser- but ill still give it a shot :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yeah we think we know the issue. Edit the updater-script in the zip

Change it to be like http://pastie.org/2309305 and give it a shot :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yes, I knew I hated Edify scripts for a good reason :D They are utterly useless... Try the modified updater-script :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Once we have it working with the deodexed one, I'll perhaps release the odexed version later :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenchi0205:
Recently, notice that my desktop (window XP SP3) kind of hard to detect my SGS 2 after go for VR 2.4.2...

Using the USB driver from Kies_2.0.2.11071_128_2 version

Fail to run the MTB driver...so fail to detect my SGS 2 in USB debugging mode

If I untick the USB debugging mode, then can connect via MTB mode...

Any other facing this?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gargon01:
+1 Would love the stock Android slider style lockscreen on this rom....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Bratag:
If you have USB debugging mode on then you can't use MTB. That's your problem. Personally I stopped using MTB about 2.1 seconds after I got the phone.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] netcitizen:
if you have an odexed framework this mod by jkay will work just fine.It has the lockscreen options.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] padlad:
Thanks for the heads up, for those of us that have done the part odex mod, the odex version works no problem.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Deviser:
Hi,

I have this ROM with Black Android Theme V2 and Navigation app is FC. I've tried to re-install Maps and clearing the chache, but the problem still exists.

Any suggestion?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
I'm I totally blind or is vrtweaks link. Missing?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mynamesteve:
you can find it here:

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/4570-(updated)-VillainTweaks-v1.3.1-(29-May)?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AmesCell:
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/4570-(updated)-VillainTweaks-v1.3.1-(29-May)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
Thank you, you are all to kind !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] grisha1:
Someone else having the problem that the stock calendar is 'forgetting' its settings after reboot? Examples: deactivated reminder settings for taskbar are re-activated, default account is back from exchange to Google, etc.

Any advice? Thanks

SGS2 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
Ah crap..i tought nordic swype was in vrtweaks :( i just remembered it was there before and i didnt bother searching . Does somone else use this who can share?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mynamesteve:
Seriously? i mean seriously?!?! would you like me to wipe your bum for you? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenchi0205:
Thanks for reply,

I also never use MTB when I get the phone, but when in USB debugging mode, my PC cant detect the phone, at the device manager menu, there is a yellow [!] on the mobile device and at the task bar below keep showing found new hardware...:confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] PhaseShiftDown:
Did you install the Kies driver?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DanRyb:
Thank you! I was pressing Home and Power at the same exact time (former iPhone user)...it seemed easier on 2.3 but hey it's working now after following your steps. Glad it's working. Thanks!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
Yes please do:( is there any way like implement some old dictionary instead?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] onbacardi:
HI pulser,

i got v2.3 with cf kernel kg3 base. on my phone and gtalk video works fine..

but on my bros phone i did the new v2.4.2 update with ninph 2.0.4 and kg6 base and u can chat on gtalk but once u try to launch video convo it just gives force closes on his phone!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] goldbergx:
Nah the problem is still there :|. Just to make sure, did a full wipe, flashed the ROM again and still getting FCs whenever I close a gtalk chat window.

EDIT - Attached logcat
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] goldbergx:
Try this.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrxd:
I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation themselves. If I have presented one corner of the square and they cannot come back to me with the other three, I should not go over the points again.

-Confucius
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dsixda:
This fix worked for me:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16290338&postcount=522
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hide598:
I found that there is battery drain on my device. So I guess I would try to install apps scratch by scratch..

So I wiped all the data, cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed VillainROM 2.4.2 again. After flashing, BLN doesn't work anymore, and I also found that Vrtweak is missing??

Can anyone help me on this issue?? Thanks.

Update:

After flashing 2.0.5 Ninphetamine kernel, BLN works.. however, with the testing mode in BLN Control, the button still doesn't light up after pressing the power button..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
Reason was it was there before and my pc isnt available and searching from tapatalk isnt that great really. So i have to download custom browser to download for visiting xda website and search. I am eager to learn ive spent multiple hours ro get my dictionary working with the new 3+ swype with no success, so the only way is the old swype wich im really not intrested in anyway. I was on the point of desperation when i posted. It all takes 10times longer doing all from the phone .

Thanks for your enlightment.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
Villain does not have odexed framework.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] runedrune:
Some people do.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrxd:
Might not have a choice but to go back to the old version unless the big man makes a new tweak for you.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15154878&postcount=4677

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15155228&postcount=4680

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15160401&postcount=4691
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Maagz:
Multiple language support?

The ROM works flawlessly, except one thing, I haven't got Norwegian support, as there was in the other VillainTweaks. Is there any saperate file I can install?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
here you go:

www.villainrom.co.uk/SGS2/VillainROM-2.4.2-odexer.zip

posted by pulser :cool:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] reidar.ostrem:
Install a MultiCSC ?

I'm norwegian, but I only use English on my phone so i actually dont use it.

But I have Norwegian language in the menu.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Maagz:
I'm primarily looking for Norwegian support for Swype :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] traspler:
I used the (Redone) Odexer to get a faster browser, can I still use VillainTweaks or will it only work with the deodexed version?

Speaking of VT, it would be great to get the Samsung Apps update :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
replace swype.apk and libswype.so from this rom with the ones from ROM that supports it (ie. Touch X 3.2).

edit: I did it before flashing the ROM, don't know if it will work using Root Explorer or similar after flashing. Probably should.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
Thanks but I didnt want to odex, I will loose my theme.

Is there any way to get the JKay lockscreen mod to work with deodexed framework?